MS HB184

Expands felony expunction eligibility to include sale or possession of controlled substances or paraphernalia under Section 41-29-139, in addition to existing eligible offenses like bad checks, false pretense, larceny, malicious mischief, and shoplifting.

Allows persons convicted of eligible felonies to petition for expunction five years after successful completion of all sentence terms and conditions, with a limit of one felony expunction per person.

Permits persons under age 21 at the time of felony commission to petition for one expunction five years after sentence completion, except for crimes of violence and drug distribution-related felonies determined by the circuit court.

Requires petitioners to give the district attorney 10 days' written notice before any hearing and allows courts to grant expunction if the applicant is determined to be rehabilitated.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.